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Antique Ring 1.25ct Emerald 0.5ctw Diamonds solid 18K Gold Silver ØUS4.5 /5.35gr
Located in SE
solid 18ct greenish Yellow Gold holding natural Emerald stone and four rose - cut Diamonds set in Silver
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Three-Stone Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Silver

Antique 1.10 Carat Diamond Necklace in Platinum
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 1900s 1.10 carat diamond and pearl, platinum drop necklace
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Fancy Color Cushion Stones & Diamond Pendant
Located in New York, NY
four substantial cushion shaped diamond stones at its heart. Suspended below is a singular, elegant
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20th Century Indian Retro Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Blue Diamond, Pink Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k...

Antique 1.32 Carat Emerald Diamond Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Enamel Four Leaf Clover Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique 4 Leaf Clover Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Pretty, Edwardian four leaf clover
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Antique 1930s 1.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Drop Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
report card for the supporting stones. Condition This antique necklace is fine quality set with very
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 1930s 1.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Drop Necklace
Antique 1930s 1.42 Carat Diamond White Gold Drop Necklace
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H 0.78 in W 0.21 in L 16 in
Antique Diamond and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1930
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our diverse jewelry collections. This fine and impressive antique necklace as been
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Vintage 1930s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Austrian Bohemian Necklace Garnets Gilt Silver / 40cm / 17 gr.
Located in SE
Bohemian ca. 1900 s-1920's Austrian / Bohemian Garnet Necklace. No hallmarks. All metal parts made
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Vintage 1910s Austrian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Silver

Antique 1910s 1.31 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
truer representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This exceptional antique
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 0.73 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold and Platinum Floral Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This impressive antique Edwardian pendant is excellent quality, set with an
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 15ct Gold Suffragette Pendant Necklace Pink Tourmaline Peridot and Pearl
Located in Brighton, GB
Antique Suffragette Necklace 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1910 Beautiful, suffragette piece made
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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Peridot, Tourmaline, Gold, 15k Gold

Alex Jona Multistrand Peridot Beaded Four-Strand Necklace 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold multi-strand necklace of
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2010s Italian Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Nouveau Pendant Necklace, Amethyst and Pearl, 9 Karat Gold
Located in NEWARK, GB
beautiful antique, Art Nouveau era Amethyst and seed pearl pendant necklace. The pendant has an unusual
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Designer Lagos Diamond & Ruby Brooch& Pearls Necklace 14k Yellow Gold, Antique
Located in New York, NY
Diamond & Ruby Brooch & Pearls Necklace. This antique necklace boasts exceptional craftsmanship and a
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14.5ct Diamond Center Brooch with Pearls Necklace in Platinum Bridal
Located in New York, NY
carats of VS quality diamonds, all mounted in Platinum. The necklace also has four strands of fine Akoya
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2010s Choker Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Jill Garber Antique Goddess Cameo, Amethyst with French Medals Drop Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
amethyst cabochon center stone. The fifth of these forms the elegant clasp. Four additional natural faceted
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2010s American Victorian Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Sterling Silver

Antique 2.30 Carat Opal and 2.54 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Victorian Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections This stunning, fine and
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Antique 1890s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.45 Carat Opal and Diamond 22k Yellow Gold Necklace, Circa 1890
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
yellow gold necklace; part of our antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This stunning, fine
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Antique 1890s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Yellow Gold

Antique Ruby and Diamond Sailor Charm Pendant Necklace, Platinum, Circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
the charm are four elongated diamonds, each radiating brilliance and adding a touch of glamour
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

"Baby Boom" Necklace with Eleven Gold Antique American Baby Rings on Black Chain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
most baby rings were thin strips of yellow gold, typically star-set with one or three stones, usually
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Garnet, Emerald, Blue Diamond,...

Antique Art Nouveau 1900s Opal and Ruby Yellow Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique gemstone necklace is fine quality set
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Multi-Strand Necklaces

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Diamond, Opal, Ruby, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Couture RobertGoosens 1969-1971 MadameGres RockCrystal Stone HammeredWire Choker
By Robert Goossens
Located in Chicago, IL
Robert Goosens, the French haute-couture parurier who enjoyed reinterpreting ancient and antique
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Mid-20th Century French Greek Revival Drop Necklaces

Materials

Rock Crystal, Crystal, Brass

Antique diamond cross
Located in Malmö, SE
Edwardian diamond cross. Measures 6.5 x 4.2cm. Center stone is approx. 0.5ct rest approx. 3ct in
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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver

Antique diamond cross
Antique diamond cross
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W 1.58 in L 2.56 in
Vintage Miriam Haskell Amethyst Statement Necklace & Earrings 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wilmslow, GB
centres cleverley around a large oval amethyst crystal stone, surrounded by four amethyst beadwork and
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20th Century Central American More Necklaces

1920s 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 1920s 0.66 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold necklace; part of
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Link Necklaces

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Diamond, White Gold

1920s 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace
1920s 0.66 Carat Diamond and 18k White Gold Necklace
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H 0.14 in W 0.23 in L 18.5 in
Victorian Emerald and Opal, Yellow Gold, Three Locket Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian three locket necklace has been crafted in
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

"Dainty Doo-Dad II" Fancy Link Choker Necklace in Diamonds & Platinum
By Eytan Brandes
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
This lovely necklace is assembled from an antique platinum chain plus some very nice "spare parts
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2010s American Contemporary Chain Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum

Vintage Miriam Haskell Amethyst Crystal Statement Necklace & Earrings 1950s
By Miriam Haskell
Located in Wilmslow, GB
centres cleverley around a large oval amethyst crystal stone, surrounded by four amethyst beadwork and
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20th Century Central American Belle Époque More Necklaces

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Gold Plate

Handmade, one of a kind, statement, ethnic necklace from Lorraine’s Bijoux.
By Lorraines' Bijoux
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
Lorraine’s Bijoux offers a one of a kind,handmade, statement necklace with a large vintage pendant
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Mid-20th Century Afghan Artisan Beaded Necklaces

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Coral, Brass

Antique Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
antique jewellery is supplied with an independent diamond grading report certificate for the feature stone
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Drop Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Antique Art Deco Diamond and Platinum Pendant
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H 0.13 in W 0.55 in L 18 in
Antique Diamond and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This stunning antique pendant is fine quality set with
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage 13.50 Carat Ceylon Sapphire and 3.27 Carat Diamond Platinum Necklace
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
, platinum necklace; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning vintage sapphire
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Vintage 1950s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
. Condition This impressive antique pearl necklace is fine quality, set with very high colour graded diamonds
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Antique Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold, Gold

1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
1900s, Antique Pearl and Diamond Gold Pendant
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W 0.78 in L 1.88 in
Antique Diamond White Gold Pendant, circa 1920s
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.50 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.10 carat diamond and 14 karat yellow gold pendant; part of our
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
1920s Antique Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 4.69 in W 0.47 in
Alex Jona Blue Sapphire White Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Heart Pendant Necklace
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, IT
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold pendant necklace, 16.5 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Pendant Necklaces

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White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique 9.60ct Aquamarine, 0.28ct Diamond and Platinum Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
actual colour and showcases each stone. Condition This antique pendant is excellent quality, set with an
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Vintage 1930s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Platinum

Jill Garber 19th Century Sistine Madonna Angels Portrait Necklace with Amethyst
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
necklace features a pristine nineteenth century miniature porcelain, depicting the angels from "Sistine
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2010s American Rococo Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Jill Garber Sacred French Portrait of Christ, Amethyst and Onyx Festoon Necklace
By Jill Garber
Located in Saginaw, MI
cabochons alongside ten beautifully hand set black onyx cabochons. Four bezel set antique sacred medals are
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2010s American Baroque Drop Necklaces

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Amethyst, Onyx, Sterling Silver

Antique Edwardian Diamond Cross Pendant Platinum 1.2ct Diamond
Located in Kendal, GB
A beautiful antique Edwardian cross pendant from the early 20th Century lined with twenty-four
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Vintage 1910s European Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Antique Austro-Hungarian Turquoise Garnet Enamel Cross Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
gemstones. The four cabochon cut garnet stones on front of the cross are all set in raised cut down collets
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Antique Late 19th Century Hungarian Renaissance Revival Pendant Necklaces

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Garnet, Turquoise, Silver, Enamel, Gilt Metal

Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
impressive antique 1920s diamond necklace/pendant has been crafted in 18ct yellow gold with a platinum
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Vintage 1920s Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
Antique 1.60ct Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Cross Pendant
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H 0.13 in W 1.22 in L 18 in
Antique 1920s Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
representation of the actual color and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique pendant is fine
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This impressive antique necklace is fine quality set with very
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1910s Seed Pearl and Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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W 0.81 in D 0.1 in L 1.96 in
Antique Aquamarine Diamond Pearl and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and platinum pendant; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections This fine and impressive
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20th Century Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 1900s 2.39 Carat Diamond and Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Condition This stunning original antique
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Antique 1900s 2.39 Carat Diamond and Gold Pendant
Antique 1900s 2.39 Carat Diamond and Gold Pendant
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H 0.2 in W 1.1 in L 2.1 in
1900s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
necklace; part of our antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique diamond
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver

1900s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
1900s Antique 1.12 Carat Diamond and Yellow Gold Pendant
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Antique Smokey Quartz Convertible Pendant Brooch 14k Yellow Gold
Located in beverly hills, CA
around the center stone and small leaves on four points. The prong mounting around the stone has crown
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Pendant Necklaces

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Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 1910s 4.83 Carat Amethyst and Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
This impressive antique gemstone necklace is exceptional quality set with impressive amethysts and
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

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Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 14K Yellow Gold Seed Pearl Tassel Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
of 14 karat yellow gold and rose gold. The pendant is created with four seed pearls and a glass stone
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Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Late Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

Antique 1.29ct Diamond and Pearl Platinum Bow Pendant, circa 1900
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This antique diamond necklace is exceptional quality, set with a fine and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A fine and impressive antique 0.33 carat emerald and 1.30 carat diamond, 9 karat yellow gold and
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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1900s Emerald and 1.30ct Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant
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H 0.21 in W 0.75 in L 0.98 in
Antique 0.98 Carat Sapphire and Diamond 18K Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique 0.98 carat blue sapphire and 0.01 carat diamond, 18 karat
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Early 20th Century Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Art Deco 1.75 Carat Diamond and Platinum Drop Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
independent diamond grading report card for the supporting stones. Condition This impressive antique 1920s
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Platinum

Antique Victorian 6.22 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Pendant, circa 1880
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive antique Victorian 6.22 carat diamond, 12 karat yellow gold and
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Antique 1880s Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 3.02Ct Peridot and 3.41Ct Diamond, 14k Yellow Gold Pendant / Brooch
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
each stone. Condition This impressive antique pendant is excellent quality, set with impressive
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Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Peridot, Yellow Gold, Silver

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
; part of our diverse antique jewelry collections. This stunning, fine and impressive antique pendant
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Vintage 1910s Pendant Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, Yellow Gold

Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Antique 1.15 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
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Antique 2.90 Carat Aquamarine and Seed Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
and showcases each stone. Condition This antique aquamarine pendant is excellent quality, set with
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Vintage 1910s Unknown Drop Necklaces

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Aquamarine, Pearl, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique French Art Nouveau Ruby and Diamond 20K Gold Pendant
Located in Rotterdam, NL
This antique four-leaf clover pendant dates back to the Art Nouveau movement, 1890-1914. The lovely
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Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 12.85 Carat Citrine 3.49 Carat Diamond Enamel and Gold Pendant
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
gold necklace / brooch; part of our diverse antique jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This
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Antique 1890s French Pendant Necklaces

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Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

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Antique Four Stone Necklace For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the antique four stone necklace you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of gold, yellow gold and 18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. In our selection of items, you can find a vintage example as well as a contemporary version. You’re likely to find the perfect antique four stone necklace among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 18th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. An antique four stone necklace from Jill Garber, Alex Jona and Carrera y Carrera — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. While most can agree that any antique four stone necklace from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a diamond version from the 141 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. A round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also old european cut and cabochon versions for sale. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an antique four stone necklace, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Antique Four Stone Necklace?

The price for an antique four stone necklace starts at $324 and tops out at $239,913 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $3,836.

Finding the Right necklaces for You

We are fortunate to know much of the world’s long and dazzling history of necklaces, as this type of jewelry was so treasured that it was frequently buried with its owners.

Lapis lazuli beads adorned necklaces unearthed from the royal graves at the ancient Iraqi civilization of Sumer, while the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber revealed a sense of style that led to a frenzy of Art Deco designs, with artisans of the 1920s seeking to emulate the elegant work crafted by Ancient Egypt’s goldsmiths and jewelry makers. 

In ancient times, pendant necklaces worn by royalty and nobles conferred wealth and prestige. Today, wearing jewelry is about personal expression: Luxury diamond necklaces exude confidence and can symbolize the celebratory nature of a deep romantic relationship, while paper-clip chain-link necklaces designed by the likes of goldsmith Faye Kim are firmly planted in the past as well as the present. Kim works exclusively with eco-friendly gold, and these fashionable, fun accessories owe to the design of 19th-century watch fobs. 

For some, necklaces are thought of as being a solely feminine piece, but this widely loved accessory has been gender-neutral for eons. In fact, just as women rarely took to wearing a single necklace during the Renaissance, men of the era layered chains and valuable pendants atop their bejeweled clothing. In modern times, the free-spirited hippie and counterculture movements of the 1960s saw costume-jewelry designers celebrating self-expression through colorful multistrand necklaces and no shortage of beads, which were worn by anyone and everyone. 

Even after all of these years, the necklace remains an irrefutable staple of any complete outfit. Although new trends in jewelry are constantly emerging, the glamour and beauty of the past continue to inform modern styles and designs. In a way, the cyclical history of the necklace differs little from its familiar looped form: The celebrated French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels found much inspiration in King Tut, and, now, their Alhambra collection is a go-to for modern royals. Vintage necklaces designed by David Webb — whose work landed him on the cover of Vogue in 1950, two years after opening his Manhattan shop — were likely inspired by the ornamental styles of ancient Greece, Mesopotamia and Egypt

On 1stDibs, browse top designers like Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and Bulgari, or shop by your favorite style, from eye-catching choker necklaces to understated links to pearl necklaces and more.